Neil Shaughnessy

He is survived by his father, John Shaughnessy, of Boylston; his brother, Paul Shaughnessy, of Sterling; three nephews, Ryan, Keith and Teagan; a grand-nephew, Austin; a grand-niece, Selena, many cousins; and friends, Wendy, Pat, Jill and Darrin.

He is predeceased by his mother, Margaret (Ryan) Shaughnessy who died in June of this year.

He was born in Worcester, graduated from Tahonto Regional High School, Boylston and Worcester State College. He was a U.S. Postal employee for 27 years. He enjoyed his vacations on Cape Cod, Marshfield, trips to Paris and attending Elton John concerts.

A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, Dec. 27, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary of the Hills Church, 630 Cross St., Boylston. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary of the Hills Church, 630 Cross St., Boylston, MA 01505.

Arrangements are under the care of Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 1 West Boylston St., West Boylston. To place an online condolence, visitwww.faybrothers.com.